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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 936.03 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 936.03 and 191.24 is: 286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 936.03 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/936.03 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 936.03 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 179,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,006.38/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.86

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