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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.69, 629.54 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.69, 629.54 and 188.57 is: 282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.69 : 629.54 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.69/629.54 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.69x = 629.54 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.69x = 118,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,712.36/419.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.86

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