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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 626.39 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 626.39 and 186.80 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 626.39 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/626.39 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 626.39 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 117,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,005.59/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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