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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 626.54 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 626.54 and 186.57 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 626.54 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/626.54 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 626.54 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 116,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,892.63/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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