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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.19, 629.75 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.19, 629.75 and 188.83 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 629.75 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/629.75 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 629.75 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 118,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,913.17/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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