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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.37, 941.03 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.37, 941.03 and 194.51 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.37 : 941.03 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.37/941.03 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.37x = 941.03 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.37x = 183,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,039.75/627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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