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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 624.05 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 624.05 and 185.14 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 624.05 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/624.05 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 624.05 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 115,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,535.52/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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