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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.99 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.99 and 184.86 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.99 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.99 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.99 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 115,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,349.87/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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