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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 626.24 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 626.24 and 189.60 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 626.24 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/626.24 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 626.24 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 118,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,735.10/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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