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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 628.58 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 628.58 and 188.05 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 628.58 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/628.58 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 628.58 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 118,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,204.47/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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