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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 940.68 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 940.68 and 194.25 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 940.68 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/940.68 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 940.68 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 182,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,727.09/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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