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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 942.37 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 942.37 and 195.42 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 942.37 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/942.37 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 942.37 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 184,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,156.97/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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