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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 943.98 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 943.98 and 190.64 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 943.98 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/943.98 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 943.98 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 179,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,960.35/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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