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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 944.01 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 944.01 and 196.29 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 944.01 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/944.01 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 944.01 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 185,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,299.72/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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