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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.26 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.26 and 193.38 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.26 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.26 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.26 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 181,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,634.10/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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