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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 935.51 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 935.51 and 190.86 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 935.51 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/935.51 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 935.51 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 178,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,551.44/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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