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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.78, 943.23 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.78, 943.23 and 195.82 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.78 : 943.23 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.78/943.23 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.78x = 943.23 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.78x = 184,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,703.30/628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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