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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 942.62 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 942.62 and 195.57 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 942.62 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/942.62 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 942.62 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 184,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,347.22/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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