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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 624.75 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 624.75 and 185.26 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 624.75 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/624.75 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 624.75 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 115,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,741.19/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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