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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 627.52 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 627.52 and 187.62 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 627.52 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/627.52 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 627.52 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 117,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,732.83/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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