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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.35 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.35 and 187.19 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.35 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.35 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.35 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 117,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,429.57/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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