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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 621.24 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 621.24 and 186 is: 279

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 621.24 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/621.24 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 621.24 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 115,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,550.64/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279

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