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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 941.17 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 941.17 and 194.50 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 941.17 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/941.17 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 941.17 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 183,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,057.57/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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