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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 628.77 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 628.77 and 188.01 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 628.77 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/628.77 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 628.77 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 118,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,215.05/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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