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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.79 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.79 and 196.34 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.79 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.79 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.79 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 185,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,298.03/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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