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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 940.31 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 940.31 and 194.03 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 940.31 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/940.31 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 940.31 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 182,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,442.68/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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