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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 944.90 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 944.90 and 197.08 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 944.90 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/944.90 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 944.90 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 186,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,219.91/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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