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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.59, 935.37 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.59, 935.37 and 190.74 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.59 : 935.37 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.59/935.37 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.59x = 935.37 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.59x = 178,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,412.47/623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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