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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 627.71 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 627.71 and 187.16 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 627.71 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/627.71 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 627.71 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 117,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,478.13/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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