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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.41, 941.20 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.41, 941.20 and 194.46 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.41 : 941.20 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.41/941.20 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.41x = 941.20 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.41x = 183,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,025.75/627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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