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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 625.84 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 625.84 and 186.40 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 625.84 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/625.84 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 625.84 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 116,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,656.58/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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