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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 628.86 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 628.86 and 188.19 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 628.86 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/628.86 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 628.86 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 118,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,345.16/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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