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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 941.04 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 941.04 and 194.50 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 941.04 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/941.04 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 941.04 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 183,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,031.31/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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