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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 935.82 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 935.82 and 191.02 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 935.82 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/935.82 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 935.82 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 178,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,760.34/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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