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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 627.47 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 627.47 and 187.08 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 627.47 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/627.47 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 627.47 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 117,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,387.09/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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