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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 944.38 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 944.38 and 196.84 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 944.38 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/944.38 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 944.38 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 185,891.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,891.76/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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