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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 628.79 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 628.79 and 188.01 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 628.79 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/628.79 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 628.79 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 118,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,217.87/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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