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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 944.03 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 944.03 and 196.53 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 944.03 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/944.03 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 944.03 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 185,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,530.22/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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