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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.95, 935.61 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.95, 935.61 and 191.05 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.95 : 935.61 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.95/935.61 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.95x = 935.61 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.95x = 178,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,748.29/623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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