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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.62, 935.37 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.62, 935.37 and 190.78 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.62 : 935.37 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.62/935.37 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.62x = 935.37 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.62x = 178,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,449.89/623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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