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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.50, 625.41 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.50, 625.41 and 185.84 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.50 : 625.41 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.50/625.41 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.50x = 625.41 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.50x = 116,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,226.19/417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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