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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.10, 941.87 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.10, 941.87 and 195.16 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.10 : 941.87 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.10/941.87 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.10x = 941.87 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.10x = 183,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,813.48/628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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