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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 629.77 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 629.77 and 188.68 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 629.77 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/629.77 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 629.77 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 118,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,825.00/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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