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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 942.96 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 942.96 and 195.96 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 942.96 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/942.96 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 942.96 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 184,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,782.44/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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