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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 944.16 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 944.16 and 196.49 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 944.16 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/944.16 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 944.16 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 185,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,515.64/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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