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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 940.21 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 940.21 and 193.96 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 940.21 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/940.21 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 940.21 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 182,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,363.82/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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