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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 943.08 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 943.08 and 195.90 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 943.08 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/943.08 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 943.08 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 184,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,749.37/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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