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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 944.99 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 944.99 and 197.03 is: 295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 944.99 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/944.99 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 944.99 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 186,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,190.39/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.60

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