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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 626.81 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 626.81 and 186.74 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 626.81 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/626.81 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 626.81 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 117,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,048.78/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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