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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 940.59 and 194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 940.59 and 194.21 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 940.59 = 194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/940.59 = 194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 940.59 × 194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 182,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,671.98/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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