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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 623.52 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 623.52 and 184.98 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 623.52 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/623.52 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 623.52 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 115,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,338.73/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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