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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 944.56 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 944.56 and 196.90 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 944.56 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/944.56 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 944.56 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 185,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,983.86/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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