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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.57, 938.19 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.57, 938.19 and 186.71 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.57 : 938.19 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.57/938.19 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.57x = 938.19 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.57x = 175,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,164.76/625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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