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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 938.18 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 938.18 and 192.65 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 938.18 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/938.18 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 938.18 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 180,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,734.72/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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