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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 938.25 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 938.25 and 192.53 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 938.25 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/938.25 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 938.25 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 180,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,643.62/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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