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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 628.80 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 628.80 and 187.90 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 628.80 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/628.80 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 628.80 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 118,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,151.52/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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