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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 627.96 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 627.96 and 187.60 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 627.96 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/627.96 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 627.96 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 117,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,805.30/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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