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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 941.89 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 941.89 and 189.04 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 941.89 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/941.89 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 941.89 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 178,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,054.89/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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