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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 627.92 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 627.92 and 187.33 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 627.92 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/627.92 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 627.92 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 117,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,628.25/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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