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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.65, 942.84 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.65, 942.84 and 195.75 is: 293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.65 : 942.84 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.65/942.84 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.65x = 942.84 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.65x = 184,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,560.93/628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.58

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