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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 941.88 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 941.88 and 195 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 941.88 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/941.88 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 941.88 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 183,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,666.60/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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