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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 944.14 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 944.14 and 196.46 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 944.14 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/944.14 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 944.14 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 185,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,485.74/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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