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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 630.02 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 630.02 and 188.75 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 630.02 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/630.02 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 630.02 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 118,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,916.28/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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