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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 942.24 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 942.24 and 189.29 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 942.24 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/942.24 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 942.24 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 178,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,356.61/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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