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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 937.60 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 937.60 and 208.68 is: 312.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 937.60 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/937.60 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 937.60 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 195,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,659.60/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.99

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