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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 628.41 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 628.41 and 184.90 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 628.41 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/628.41 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 628.41 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 116,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,193.01/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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