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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 939.78 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 939.78 and 193.76 is: 290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 939.78 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/939.78 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 939.78 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 182,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,087.07/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.55

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