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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 940.77 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 940.77 and 194.36 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 940.77 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/940.77 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 940.77 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 182,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,843.35/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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