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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 938.96 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 938.96 and 187.21 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 938.96 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/938.96 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 938.96 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 175,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,783.64/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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