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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 942.54 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 942.54 and 189.66 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 942.54 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/942.54 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 942.54 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 178,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,762.14/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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