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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 940.19 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 940.19 and 194.04 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 940.19 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/940.19 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 940.19 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 182,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,433.50/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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