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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.28 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.28 and 187.96 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.28 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.28 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.28 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 118,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,091.51/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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