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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.65, 941.54 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.65, 941.54 and 194.84 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.65 : 941.54 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.65/941.54 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.65x = 941.54 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.65x = 183,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,449.65/627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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