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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 626.98 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 626.98 and 186.82 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 626.98 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/626.98 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 626.98 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 117,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,132.40/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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