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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 629.33 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 629.33 and 188.35 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 629.33 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/629.33 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 629.33 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 118,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,534.31/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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