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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 941.22 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 941.22 and 188.89 is: 283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 941.22 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/941.22 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 941.22 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 177,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,784.69/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.27

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