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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 935.26 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 935.26 and 190.56 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 935.26 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/935.26 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 935.26 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 178,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,223.15/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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