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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 941.18 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 941.18 and 194.44 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 941.18 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/941.18 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 941.18 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 182,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,999.71/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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