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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 943.02 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 943.02 and 195.86 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 943.02 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/943.02 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 943.02 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 184,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,695.18/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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