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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.27, 628.74 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.27, 628.74 and 188.15 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.27 : 628.74 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.27/628.74 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.27x = 628.74 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.27x = 118,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,294.29/419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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