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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 942.48 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 942.48 and 195.54 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 942.48 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/942.48 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 942.48 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 184,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,292.54/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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