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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 940.72 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 940.72 and 194.20 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 940.72 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/940.72 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 940.72 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 182,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,687.82/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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