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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 939.06 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 939.06 and 193.20 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 939.06 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/939.06 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 939.06 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 181,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,426.39/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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