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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 624.95 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 624.95 and 185.66 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 624.95 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/624.95 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 624.95 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 116,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,027.20/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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