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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.49, 940.94 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.49, 940.94 and 194.54 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.49 : 940.94 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.49/940.94 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.49x = 940.94 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.49x = 183,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,049.49/627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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