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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.59, 944.41 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.59, 944.41 and 196.75 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.59 : 944.41 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.59/944.41 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.59x = 944.41 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.59x = 185,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,812.67/629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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