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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 934.99 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 934.99 and 190.42 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 934.99 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/934.99 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 934.99 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 178,040.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,040.80/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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