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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 942.60 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 942.60 and 195.48 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 942.60 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/942.60 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 942.60 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 184,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,259.45/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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