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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 625.06 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 625.06 and 185.66 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 625.06 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/625.06 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 625.06 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 116,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,050.43/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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