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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 942.70 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 942.70 and 195.88 is: 293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 942.70 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/942.70 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 942.70 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 184,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,656.08/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.83

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