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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 627.90 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 627.90 and 187.32 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 627.90 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/627.90 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 627.90 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 117,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,618.23/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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