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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 623.70 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 623.70 and 185.10 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 623.70 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/623.70 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 623.70 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 115,446.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,446.87/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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