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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 935.94 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 935.94 and 191.40 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 935.94 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/935.94 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 935.94 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 179,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,138.92/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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