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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 936.14 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 936.14 and 191.24 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 936.14 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/936.14 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 936.14 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 179,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,027.41/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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