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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.23, 939.17 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.23, 939.17 and 193.42 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.23 : 939.17 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.23/939.17 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.23x = 939.17 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.23x = 181,653.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,653.29/626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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