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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.63, 941.45 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.63, 941.45 and 194.82 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.63 : 941.45 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.63/941.45 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.63x = 941.45 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.63x = 183,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,412.31/627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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