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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 630.25 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 630.25 and 188.78 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 630.25 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/630.25 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 630.25 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 118,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,978.60/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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