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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 939.02 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 939.02 and 193.16 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 939.02 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/939.02 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 939.02 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 181,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,381.10/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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