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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 627.05 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 627.05 and 186.74 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 627.05 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/627.05 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 627.05 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 117,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,091.25/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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