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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 627.68 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 627.68 and 187.78 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 627.68 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/627.68 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 627.68 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 117,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,865.75/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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