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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.61 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.61 and 190.34 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.61 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.61 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.61 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 179,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,601.06/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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