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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.66, 938.46 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.66, 938.46 and 209.20 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.66 : 938.46 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.66/938.46 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.66x = 938.46 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.66x = 196,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,325.83/625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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