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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 627.16 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 627.16 and 186.88 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 627.16 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/627.16 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 627.16 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 117,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,203.66/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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