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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.87, 629.97 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.87, 629.97 and 188.60 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.87 : 629.97 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.87/629.97 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.87x = 629.97 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.87x = 118,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,812.34/419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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