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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 943.36 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 943.36 and 196.03 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 943.36 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/943.36 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 943.36 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 184,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,927.55/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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