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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 626.22 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 626.22 and 186.17 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 626.22 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/626.22 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 626.22 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 116,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,580.25/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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