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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.34, 940.96 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.34, 940.96 and 194.48 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.34 : 940.96 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.34/940.96 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.34x = 940.96 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.34x = 182,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,997.41/627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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