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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 938.87 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 938.87 and 193.17 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 938.87 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/938.87 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 938.87 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 181,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,361.52/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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