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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.89, 943.02 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.89, 943.02 and 195.95 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.89 : 943.02 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.89/943.02 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.89x = 943.02 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.89x = 184,780.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,780.05/628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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