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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 941.84 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 941.84 and 194.88 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 941.84 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/941.84 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 941.84 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 183,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,545.78/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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