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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.45, 938.32 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.45, 938.32 and 186.69 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.45 : 938.32 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.45/938.32 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.45x = 938.32 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.45x = 175,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,174.03/625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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