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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 939.28 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 939.28 and 193.24 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 939.28 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/939.28 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 939.28 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 181,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,506.47/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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