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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 628.59 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 628.59 and 187.82 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 628.59 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/628.59 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 628.59 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 118,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,060.11/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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