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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 942.02 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 942.02 and 195.26 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 942.02 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/942.02 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 942.02 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 183,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,938.83/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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