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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 938.09 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 938.09 and 192.38 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 938.09 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/938.09 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 938.09 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 180,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,465.54/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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