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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 935.28 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 935.28 and 190.74 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 935.28 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/935.28 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 935.28 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 178,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,395.31/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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