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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 944.73 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 944.73 and 197.27 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 944.73 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/944.73 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 944.73 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 186,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,362.16/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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