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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 935.98 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 935.98 and 191.23 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 935.98 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/935.98 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 935.98 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 178,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,987.46/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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