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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.95, 937.25 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.95, 937.25 and 186.08 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.95 : 937.25 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.95/937.25 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.95x = 937.25 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.95x = 174,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,401.60/624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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