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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 942.88 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 942.88 and 189.92 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 942.88 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/942.88 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 942.88 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 179,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,071.77/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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