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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 940.05 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 940.05 and 193.75 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 940.05 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/940.05 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 940.05 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 182,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,134.69/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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