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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 627.48 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 627.48 and 187.09 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 627.48 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/627.48 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 627.48 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 117,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,393.66/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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