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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 935.78 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 935.78 and 190.88 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 935.78 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/935.78 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 935.78 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 178,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,621.69/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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