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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.10, 937.40 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.10, 937.40 and 214.11 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.10 : 937.40 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.10/937.40 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.10x = 937.40 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.10x = 200,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,705.64/625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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