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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.50, 944.40 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.50, 944.40 and 196.66 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 944.40 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/944.40 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 944.40 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 185,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,725.70/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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