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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 941.06 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 941.06 and 188.57 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 941.06 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/941.06 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 941.06 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 177,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,455.68/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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