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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 626.88 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 626.88 and 186.87 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 626.88 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/626.88 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 626.88 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 117,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,145.07/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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