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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.41, 943.93 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.41, 943.93 and 190.66 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.41 : 943.93 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.41/943.93 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.41x = 943.93 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.41x = 179,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,969.69/629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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