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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.54, 942.74 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.54, 942.74 and 195.72 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.54 : 942.74 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.54/942.74 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.54x = 942.74 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.54x = 184,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,513.07/628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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