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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.45, 625.96 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.45, 625.96 and 186.23 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.45 : 625.96 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.45/625.96 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.45x = 625.96 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.45x = 116,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,574.33/417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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