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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 936.03 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 936.03 and 191.16 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 936.03 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/936.03 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 936.03 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 178,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,931.49/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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