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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.71, 626.04 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.71, 626.04 and 186.27 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.71 : 626.04 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.71/626.04 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.71x = 626.04 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.71x = 116,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,612.47/417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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