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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 942.45 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 942.45 and 189.55 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 942.45 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/942.45 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 942.45 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 178,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,636.69/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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