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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 944.18 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 944.18 and 196.44 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 944.18 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/944.18 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 944.18 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 185,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,474.72/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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