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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.19 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.19 and 186.21 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.19 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.19 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.19 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 174,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,509.46/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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