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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 940.73 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 940.73 and 194.29 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 940.73 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/940.73 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 940.73 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 182,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,771.11/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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