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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 625.29 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 625.29 and 185.58 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 625.29 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/625.29 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 625.29 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 116,041.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,041.32/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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