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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.06, 937.73 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.06, 937.73 and 214.20 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.06 : 937.73 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.06/937.73 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.06x = 937.73 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.06x = 200,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,861.77/625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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