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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 944.56 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 944.56 and 196.95 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 944.56 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/944.56 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 944.56 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 186,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,031.09/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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