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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943.72 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943.72 and 196.20 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943.72 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943.72 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943.72 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 185,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,157.86/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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