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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 942.32 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 942.32 and 195.64 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 942.32 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/942.32 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 942.32 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 184,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,355.48/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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