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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 938.89 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 938.89 and 193.16 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 938.89 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/938.89 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 938.89 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 181,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,355.99/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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