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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.42, 940.92 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.42, 940.92 and 194.58 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.42 : 940.92 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.42/940.92 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.42x = 940.92 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.42x = 183,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,084.21/627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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