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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.87, 942.00 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.87, 942.00 and 211.43 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.87 : 942.00 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.87/942.00 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.87x = 942.00 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.87x = 199,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,163.32/627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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