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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 943.68 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 943.68 and 196.26 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 943.68 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/943.68 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 943.68 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 185,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,206.64/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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