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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 935.76 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 935.76 and 190.96 is: 286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 935.76 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/935.76 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 935.76 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 178,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,692.73/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.43

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