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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 940.43 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 940.43 and 194.15 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 940.43 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/940.43 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 940.43 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 182,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,578.81/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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