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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 940.53 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 940.53 and 194.16 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 940.53 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/940.53 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 940.53 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 182,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,613.30/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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