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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 940.58 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 940.58 and 188.30 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 940.58 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/940.58 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 940.58 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 177,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,110.27/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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