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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 935.65 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 935.65 and 190.95 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 935.65 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/935.65 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 935.65 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 178,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,659.10/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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