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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.39, 938.02 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.39, 938.02 and 192.50 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.39 : 938.02 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.39/938.02 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.39x = 938.02 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.39x = 180,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,568.85/625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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