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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 940.37 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 940.37 and 194.13 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 940.37 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/940.37 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 940.37 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 182,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,553.06/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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