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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 935.94 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 935.94 and 191.12 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 935.94 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/935.94 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 935.94 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 178,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,876.85/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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