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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 941.19 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 941.19 and 194.64 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 941.19 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/941.19 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 941.19 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 183,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,193.22/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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