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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 935.75 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 935.75 and 191.01 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 935.75 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/935.75 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 935.75 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 178,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,736.65/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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