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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 939.96 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 939.96 and 193.71 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 939.96 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/939.96 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 939.96 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 182,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,079.65/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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