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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.90, 940.40 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.90, 940.40 and 194.09 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.90 : 940.40 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.90/940.40 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.90x = 940.40 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.90x = 182,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,521.27/626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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