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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 940.17 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 940.17 and 193.93 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 940.17 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/940.17 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 940.17 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 182,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,329.52/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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