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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 942.36 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 942.36 and 195.40 is: 293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 942.36 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/942.36 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 942.36 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 184,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,137.14/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.10

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