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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.71, 629.73 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.71, 629.73 and 188.44 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.71 : 629.73 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.71/629.73 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.71x = 629.73 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.71x = 118,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,666.32/419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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