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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.35, 939.53 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.35, 939.53 and 193.50 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.35 : 939.53 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.35/939.53 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.35x = 939.53 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.35x = 181,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,799.54/626.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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