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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 627.78 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 627.78 and 184.02 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 627.78 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/627.78 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 627.78 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 115,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,526.78/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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