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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.73 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.73 and 187.20 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.73 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.73 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.73 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 117,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,510.59/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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