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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 940.18 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 940.18 and 193.84 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 940.18 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/940.18 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 940.18 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 182,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,244.49/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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