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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 938.30 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 938.30 and 186.74 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 938.30 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/938.30 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 938.30 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 175,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,212.52/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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