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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 626.43 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 626.43 and 186.50 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 626.43 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/626.43 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 626.43 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 116,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,831.46/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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