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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 624.60 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 624.60 and 185.16 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 624.60 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/624.60 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 624.60 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 115,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,650.94/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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