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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 629.83 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 629.83 and 188.90 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 629.83 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/629.83 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 629.83 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 118,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,973.27/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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