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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 941.93 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 941.93 and 189.12 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 941.93 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/941.93 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 941.93 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 178,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,137.80/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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