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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.23, 943.83 and 196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.23, 943.83 and 196.39 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.23 : 943.83 = 196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.23/943.83 = 196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.23x = 943.83 × 196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.23x = 185,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,358.77/629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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