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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.40 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.40 and 184.72 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.40 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.40 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.40 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 115,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,154.45/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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