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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 942.08 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 942.08 and 195.08 is: 292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 942.08 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/942.08 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 942.08 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 183,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,775.28/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.68

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