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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.65, 629.37 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.65, 629.37 and 188.60 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.65 : 629.37 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.65/629.37 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.65x = 629.37 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.65x = 118,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,696.04/419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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