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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.62 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.62 and 194.32 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.62 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.62 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.62 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 182,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,781.28/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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