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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.21, 934.97 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.21, 934.97 and 190.37 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.21 : 934.97 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.21/934.97 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.21x = 934.97 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.21x = 177,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,990.24/623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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