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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 629.25 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 629.25 and 188.21 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 629.25 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/629.25 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 629.25 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 118,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,430.20/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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