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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 629.42 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 629.42 and 188.38 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 629.42 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/629.42 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 629.42 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 118,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,566.05/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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