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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 627.23 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 627.23 and 186.89 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 627.23 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/627.23 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 627.23 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 117,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,223.01/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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