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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 939.51 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 939.51 and 193.46 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 939.51 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/939.51 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 939.51 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 181,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,757.60/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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