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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.66, 939.99 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.66, 939.99 and 193.81 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.66 : 939.99 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.66/939.99 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.66x = 939.99 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.66x = 182,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,179.46/626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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