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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 941.28 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 941.28 and 194.64 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 941.28 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/941.28 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 941.28 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 183,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,210.74/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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