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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 942.64 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 942.64 and 195.56 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 942.64 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/942.64 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 942.64 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 184,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,342.68/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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