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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 943.70 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 943.70 and 196.19 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 943.70 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/943.70 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 943.70 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 185,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,144.50/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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