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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.97, 941.94 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.97, 941.94 and 195.13 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.97 : 941.94 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.97/941.94 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.97x = 941.94 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.97x = 183,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,800.75/627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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