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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.93, 629.69 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.93, 629.69 and 188.67 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.93 : 629.69 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.93/629.69 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.93x = 629.69 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.93x = 118,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,802.67/419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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