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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 941.96 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 941.96 and 189.24 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 941.96 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/941.96 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 941.96 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 178,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,253.45/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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