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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 935.49 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 935.49 and 190.72 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 935.49 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/935.49 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 935.49 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 178,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,411.98/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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