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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 942.42 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 942.42 and 195.39 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 942.42 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/942.42 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 942.42 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 184,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,139.44/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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