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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.64, 941.47 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.64, 941.47 and 194.78 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.64 : 941.47 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.64/941.47 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.64x = 941.47 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.64x = 183,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,381.39/627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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