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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 940.43 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 940.43 and 193.94 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 940.43 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/940.43 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 940.43 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 182,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,386.99/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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