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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.47, 939.74 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.47, 939.74 and 193.66 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.47 : 939.74 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.47/939.74 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.47x = 939.74 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.47x = 181,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,986.73/626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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