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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 940.62 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 940.62 and 194.28 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 940.62 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/940.62 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 940.62 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 182,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,743.65/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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