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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 937.86 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 937.86 and 192.39 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 937.86 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/937.86 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 937.86 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 180,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,434.89/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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