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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 629.13 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 629.13 and 188.26 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 629.13 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/629.13 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 629.13 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 118,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,439.15/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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