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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.20 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.20 and 195.96 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.20 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.20 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.20 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 184,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,829.47/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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