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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 629.91 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 629.91 and 188.76 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 629.91 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/629.91 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 629.91 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 118,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,901.10/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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