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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 628.46 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 628.46 and 187.92 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 628.46 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/628.46 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 628.46 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 118,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,099.97/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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