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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 940.49 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 940.49 and 193.97 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 940.49 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/940.49 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 940.49 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 182,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,426.85/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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