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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 629.44 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 629.44 and 188.56 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 629.44 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/629.44 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 629.44 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 118,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,687.21/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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