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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 624 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 624 and 188 is: 282

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 624 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/624 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 624 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 117,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,312/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282

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