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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.82, 940.34 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.82, 940.34 and 193.88 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.82 : 940.34 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.82/940.34 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.82x = 940.34 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.82x = 182,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,307.45/626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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