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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 942.33 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 942.33 and 189.36 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 942.33 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/942.33 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 942.33 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 178,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,439.61/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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