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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.70 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.70 and 188.34 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.70 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.70 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.70 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 118,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,408.42/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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