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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 625.37 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 625.37 and 185.90 is: 278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 625.37 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/625.37 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 625.37 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 116,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,253.27/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.75

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