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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.29, 934.86 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.29, 934.86 and 190.48 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.29 : 934.86 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.29/934.86 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.29x = 934.86 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.29x = 178,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,072.13/623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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