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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 625.60 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 625.60 and 186.03 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 625.60 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/625.60 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 625.60 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 116,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,380.37/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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