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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 944.70 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 944.70 and 190.98 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 944.70 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/944.70 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 944.70 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 180,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,418.81/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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