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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.66, 938.61 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.66, 938.61 and 186.93 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.66 : 938.61 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.66/938.61 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.66x = 938.61 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.66x = 175,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,454.37/625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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