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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.54 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.54 and 193.50 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.54 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.54 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.54 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 181,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,800.99/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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