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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.84, 626.30 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.84, 626.30 and 186.48 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.84 : 626.30 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.84/626.30 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.84x = 626.30 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.84x = 116,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,791.49/417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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