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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 940.48 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 940.48 and 194.14 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 940.48 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/940.48 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 940.48 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 182,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,583.82/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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