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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.84 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.84 and 187.44 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.84 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.84 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.84 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 117,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,682.33/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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