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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 627.61 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 627.61 and 187.37 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 627.61 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/627.61 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 627.61 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 117,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,595.29/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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