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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 942.90 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 942.90 and 195.66 is: 293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 942.90 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/942.90 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 942.90 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 184,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,487.81/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.54

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