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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 625.87 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 625.87 and 186.02 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 625.87 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/625.87 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 625.87 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 116,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,424.34/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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