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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 943.92 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 943.92 and 196.58 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 943.92 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/943.92 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 943.92 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 185,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,555.79/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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