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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.19, 940.91 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.19, 940.91 and 194.41 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.19 : 940.91 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.19/940.91 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.19x = 940.91 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.19x = 182,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,922.31/627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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