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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 940.28 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 940.28 and 194.18 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 940.28 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/940.28 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 940.28 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 182,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,583.57/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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