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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 938.79 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 938.79 and 193.17 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 938.79 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/938.79 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 938.79 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 181,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,346.06/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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