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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 938.07 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 938.07 and 186.62 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 938.07 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/938.07 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 938.07 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 175,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,057.93/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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