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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.41, 942.44 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.41, 942.44 and 189.66 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.41 : 942.44 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.41/942.44 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.41x = 942.44 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.41x = 178,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,738.69/628.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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