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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.71, 935.56 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.71, 935.56 and 190.81 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.71 : 935.56 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.71/935.56 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.71x = 935.56 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.71x = 178,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,512.10/623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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