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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 940.09 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 940.09 and 193.85 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 940.09 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/940.09 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 940.09 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 182,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,231.26/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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