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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 941.70 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 941.70 and 188.93 is: 283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 941.70 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/941.70 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 941.70 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 177,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,917.91/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.44

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