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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 942.74 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 942.74 and 189.86 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 942.74 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/942.74 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 942.74 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 178,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,982.95/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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