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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 934.86 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 934.86 and 190.58 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 934.86 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/934.86 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 934.86 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 178,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,165.62/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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