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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.27, 937.57 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.27, 937.57 and 186.46 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.27 : 937.57 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.27/937.57 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.27x = 937.57 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.27x = 174,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,816.49/625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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