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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 941.99 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 941.99 and 194.97 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 941.99 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/941.99 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 941.99 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 183,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,659.79/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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