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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.99 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.99 and 187.28 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.99 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.99 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.99 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 117,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,608.48/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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