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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 625.99 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 625.99 and 186.17 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 625.99 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/625.99 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 625.99 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 116,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,539.90/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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