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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 942.61 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 942.61 and 195.54 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 942.61 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/942.61 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 942.61 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 184,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,317.50/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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