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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 940.61 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 940.61 and 194.06 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 940.61 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/940.61 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 940.61 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 182,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,537.61/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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