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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 936.12 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 936.12 and 191.26 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 936.12 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/936.12 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 936.12 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 179,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,042.31/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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