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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.11, 936.32 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.11, 936.32 and 191.27 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.11 : 936.32 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.11/936.32 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.11x = 936.32 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.11x = 179,089.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,089.93/624.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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