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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 626.94 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 626.94 and 186.92 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 626.94 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/626.94 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 626.94 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 117,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,190.89/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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