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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.11, 940.79 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.11, 940.79 and 194.25 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.11 : 940.79 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.11/940.79 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.11x = 940.79 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.11x = 182,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,748.46/627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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