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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 943.64 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 943.64 and 196.16 is: 294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 943.64 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/943.64 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 943.64 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 185,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,104.42/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.23

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