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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 627.99 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 627.99 and 190.50 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 627.99 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/627.99 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 627.99 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 119,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,632.10/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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