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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.55 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.55 and 214.12 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.55 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.55 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.55 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 200,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,748.21/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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