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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 940.92 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 940.92 and 194.43 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 940.92 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/940.92 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 940.92 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 182,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,943.08/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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