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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 627.69 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 627.69 and 187.31 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 627.69 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/627.69 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 627.69 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 117,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,572.61/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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