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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 935.12 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 935.12 and 190.58 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 935.12 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/935.12 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 935.12 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 178,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,210.97/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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