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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 623.52 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 623.52 and 184.86 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 623.52 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/623.52 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 623.52 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 115,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,263.91/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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