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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 941.92 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 941.92 and 189.10 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 941.92 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/941.92 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 941.92 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 178,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,117.07/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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