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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 942.21 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 942.21 and 195.21 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 942.21 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/942.21 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 942.21 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 183,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,928.81/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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