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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 944.15 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 944.15 and 196.89 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 944.15 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/944.15 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 944.15 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 185,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,892.71/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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