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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 944.03 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 944.03 and 196.41 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 944.03 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/944.03 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 944.03 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 185,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,415.95/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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