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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 942.03 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 942.03 and 195.20 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 942.03 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/942.03 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 942.03 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 183,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,884.26/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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