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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.03, 942.22 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.03, 942.22 and 189.27 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.03 : 942.22 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.03/942.22 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.03x = 942.22 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.03x = 178,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,334.22/628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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