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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 629.48 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 629.48 and 188.36 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 629.48 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/629.48 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 629.48 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 118,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,568.85/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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