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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 943.20 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 943.20 and 189.95 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 943.20 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/943.20 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 943.20 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 179,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,160.84/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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