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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 628.29 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 628.29 and 187.58 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 628.29 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/628.29 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 628.29 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 117,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,854.64/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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