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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 626.88 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 626.88 and 183.62 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 626.88 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/626.88 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 626.88 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 115,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,107.71/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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