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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.89, 623.97 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.89, 623.97 and 184.95 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.89 : 623.97 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.89/623.97 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.89x = 623.97 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.89x = 115,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,403.25/415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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