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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.36 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.36 and 187.87 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.36 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.36 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.36 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 118,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,047.95/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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