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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 941.64 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 941.64 and 194.82 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 941.64 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/941.64 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 941.64 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 183,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,444.62/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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