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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 942.40 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 942.40 and 195.52 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 942.40 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/942.40 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 942.40 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 184,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,258.05/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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