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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 941.66 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 941.66 and 195.14 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 941.66 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/941.66 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 941.66 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 183,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,755.53/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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