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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 940.86 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 940.86 and 194.36 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 940.86 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/940.86 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 940.86 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 182,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,865.55/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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