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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.21, 943.71 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.21, 943.71 and 196.25 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.21 : 943.71 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.21/943.71 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.21x = 943.71 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.21x = 185,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,203.09/629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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