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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 944.84 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 944.84 and 197 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 944.84 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/944.84 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 944.84 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 186,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,132.50/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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