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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 944.26 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 944.26 and 190.70 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 944.26 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/944.26 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 944.26 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 180,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,069.43/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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