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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.36 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.36 and 196.80 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.36 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.36 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.36 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 185,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,850.05/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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