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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 938.07 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 938.07 and 192.51 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 938.07 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/938.07 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 938.07 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 180,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,587.86/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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