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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 941.09 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 941.09 and 194.38 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 941.09 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/941.09 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 941.09 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 182,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,923.40/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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