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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 944.38 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 944.38 and 196.76 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 944.38 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/944.38 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 944.38 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 185,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,816.21/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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