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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 626.60 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 626.60 and 186.69 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 626.60 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/626.60 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 626.60 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 116,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,976.35/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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