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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 940.14 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 940.14 and 210.33 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 940.14 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/940.14 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 940.14 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 197,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,739.65/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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