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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 935.47 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 935.47 and 190.78 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 935.47 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/935.47 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 935.47 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 178,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,468.97/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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