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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.35, 943.88 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.35, 943.88 and 190.51 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.35 : 943.88 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.35/943.88 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.35x = 943.88 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.35x = 179,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,817.63/629.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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