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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 939.81 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 939.81 and 193.70 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 939.81 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/939.81 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 939.81 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 182,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,041.20/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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