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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 624.27 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 624.27 and 185.10 is: 277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 624.27 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/624.27 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 624.27 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 115,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,552.38/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.63

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