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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 939.62 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 939.62 and 193.66 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 939.62 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/939.62 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 939.62 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 181,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,964.94/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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