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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 940.15 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 940.15 and 194.01 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 940.15 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/940.15 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 940.15 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 182,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,398.50/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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