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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 944.68 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 944.68 and 196.86 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 944.68 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/944.68 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 944.68 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 185,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,969.70/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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