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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.38, 944.07 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.38, 944.07 and 190.63 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.38 : 944.07 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.38/944.07 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.38x = 944.07 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.38x = 179,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,968.06/629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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