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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 938.18 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 938.18 and 192.61 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 938.18 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/938.18 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 938.18 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 180,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,702.85/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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