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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 628.12 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 628.12 and 187.49 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 628.12 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/628.12 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 628.12 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 117,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,764.18/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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