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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.59, 940.06 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.59, 940.06 and 187.87 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.59 : 940.06 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.59/940.06 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.59x = 940.06 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.59x = 176,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,609.07/626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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