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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 941.22 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 941.22 and 194.72 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 941.22 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/941.22 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 941.22 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 183,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,274.36/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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