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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 628.40 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 628.40 and 188.08 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 628.40 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/628.40 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 628.40 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 118,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,189.47/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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