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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 936.22 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 936.22 and 191.20 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 936.22 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/936.22 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 936.22 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 179,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,005.26/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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