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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.97, 625.21 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.97, 625.21 and 185.74 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.97 : 625.21 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.97/625.21 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.97x = 625.21 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.97x = 116,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,124.48/416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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