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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 942.62 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 942.62 and 195.68 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 942.62 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/942.62 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 942.62 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 184,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,451.88/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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