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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.66, 628.98 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.66, 628.98 and 188.32 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.66 : 628.98 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.66/628.98 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.66x = 628.98 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.66x = 118,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,451.01/419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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