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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.91, 935.87 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.91, 935.87 and 191.07 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.91 : 935.87 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.91/935.87 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.91x = 935.87 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.91x = 178,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,815.73/623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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