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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.31, 944.12 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.31, 944.12 and 190.55 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.31 : 944.12 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.31/944.12 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.31x = 944.12 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.31x = 179,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,896.39/629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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