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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.39, 942.53 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.39, 942.53 and 195.50 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.39 : 942.53 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.39/942.53 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.39x = 942.53 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.39x = 184,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,263.64/628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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