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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.13, 937.86 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.13, 937.86 and 214.29 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.13 : 937.86 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.13/937.86 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.13x = 937.86 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.13x = 200,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,972.95/625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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