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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 629.16 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 629.16 and 188.06 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 629.16 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/629.16 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 629.16 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 118,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,316.51/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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