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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 944.23 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 944.23 and 190.86 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 944.23 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/944.23 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 944.23 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 180,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,215.74/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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