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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 628.64 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 628.64 and 187.97 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 628.64 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/628.64 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 628.64 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 118,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,162.32/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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