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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 943.75 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 943.75 and 196.35 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 943.75 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/943.75 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 943.75 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 185,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,305.31/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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