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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 941.68 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 941.68 and 194.84 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 941.68 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/941.68 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 941.68 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 183,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,476.93/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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