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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.68 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.68 and 186.07 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.68 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.68 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.68 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 116,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,420.28/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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