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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 942.50 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 942.50 and 189.52 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 942.50 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/942.50 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 942.50 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 178,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,620.72/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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