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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 939.11 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 939.11 and 181.43 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 939.11 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/939.11 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 939.11 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 170,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,379.84/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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