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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 942.65 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 942.65 and 195.59 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 942.65 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/942.65 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 942.65 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 184,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,372.91/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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