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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 942.32 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 942.32 and 189.36 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 942.32 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/942.32 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 942.32 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 178,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,436.77/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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