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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 939.72 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 939.72 and 187.62 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 939.72 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/939.72 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 939.72 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 176,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,312.73/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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