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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.06, 628.78 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.06, 628.78 and 188.01 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.06 : 628.78 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.06/628.78 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.06x = 628.78 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.06x = 118,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,216.81/419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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