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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 627.24 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 627.24 and 187.13 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 627.24 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/627.24 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 627.24 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 117,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,372.29/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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