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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 936.05 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 936.05 and 191.16 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 936.05 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/936.05 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 936.05 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 178,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,934.36/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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