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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 624.36 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 624.36 and 185.02 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 624.36 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/624.36 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 624.36 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 115,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,518.22/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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