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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 942.60 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 942.60 and 195.60 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 942.60 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/942.60 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 942.60 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 184,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,372.56/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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