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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 628.92 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 628.92 and 188.18 is: 282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 628.92 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/628.92 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 628.92 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 118,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,350.17/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.24

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