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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 940.84 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 940.84 and 194.60 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 940.84 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/940.84 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 940.84 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 183,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,087.46/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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