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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 943.29 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 943.29 and 195.87 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 943.29 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/943.29 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 943.29 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 184,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,762.21/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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