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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 938.79 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 938.79 and 192.87 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 938.79 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/938.79 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 938.79 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 181,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,064.43/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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