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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 624.47 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 624.47 and 185.27 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 624.47 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/624.47 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 624.47 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 115,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,691.51/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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