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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 626.94 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 626.94 and 187.30 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 626.94 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/626.94 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 626.94 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 117,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,425.86/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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