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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 629.22 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 629.22 and 188.10 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 629.22 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/629.22 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 629.22 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 118,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,354.24/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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