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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 626.63 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 626.63 and 186.51 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 626.63 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/626.63 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 626.63 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 116,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,872.76/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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