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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 940.07 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 940.07 and 194.14 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 940.07 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/940.07 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 940.07 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 182,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,505.19/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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