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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 941.01 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 941.01 and 194.34 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 941.01 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/941.01 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 941.01 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 182,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,875.88/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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