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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 937.71 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 937.71 and 186.39 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 937.71 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/937.71 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 937.71 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 174,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,779.77/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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