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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 944.07 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 944.07 and 196.50 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 944.07 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/944.07 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 944.07 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 185,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,509.76/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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