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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.69, 941.54 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.69, 941.54 and 188.94 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.69 : 941.54 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.69/941.54 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.69x = 941.54 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.69x = 177,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,893.62/627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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