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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 943.84 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 943.84 and 196.40 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 943.84 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/943.84 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 943.84 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 185,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,370.18/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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