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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.45, 943.86 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.45, 943.86 and 196.55 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.45 : 943.86 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.45/943.86 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.45x = 943.86 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.45x = 185,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,515.68/629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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