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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 942.60 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 942.60 and 189.67 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 942.60 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/942.60 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 942.60 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 178,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,778.81/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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