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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.69, 625.13 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.69, 625.13 and 185.51 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.69 : 625.13 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.69/625.13 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.69x = 625.13 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.69x = 115,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,967.87/416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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