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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 939.33 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 939.33 and 187.37 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 939.33 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/939.33 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 939.33 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 176,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,002.26/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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