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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 626.99 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 626.99 and 187.01 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 626.99 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/626.99 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 626.99 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 117,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,254.50/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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