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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 626.95 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 626.95 and 187.29 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 626.95 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/626.95 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 626.95 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 117,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,421.47/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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