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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 625.39 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 625.39 and 185.82 is: 278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 625.39 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/625.39 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 625.39 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 116,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,207.16/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.73

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