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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 939.74 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 939.74 and 193.47 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 939.74 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/939.74 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 939.74 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 181,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,811.50/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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