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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 622.13 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 622.13 and 186.75 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 622.13 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/622.13 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 622.13 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 116,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,181.84/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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