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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 935.46 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 935.46 and 190.71 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 935.46 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/935.46 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 935.46 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 178,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,401.58/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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