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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 943.80 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 943.80 and 196.20 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 943.80 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/943.80 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 943.80 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 185,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,173.56/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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