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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 942.14 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 942.14 and 195.24 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 942.14 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/942.14 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 942.14 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 183,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,943.41/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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