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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.65, 627.52 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.65, 627.52 and 187.22 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.65 : 627.52 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.65/627.52 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.65x = 627.52 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.65x = 117,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,482.22/418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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