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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 625.11 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 625.11 and 185.51 is: 278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 625.11 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/625.11 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 625.11 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 115,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,964.16/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.33

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