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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 935.16 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 935.16 and 190.49 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 935.16 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/935.16 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 935.16 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 178,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,137.68/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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