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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 944.34 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 944.34 and 190.81 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 944.34 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/944.34 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 944.34 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 180,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,191.05/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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