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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 941.12 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 941.12 and 194.66 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 941.12 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/941.12 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 941.12 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 183,198.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,198.42/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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