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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 626.20 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 626.20 and 186.79 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 626.20 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/626.20 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 626.20 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 116,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,967.90/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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