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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 944.70 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 944.70 and 196.84 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 944.70 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/944.70 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 944.70 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 185,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,954.75/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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