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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 936.21 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 936.21 and 191.31 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 936.21 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/936.21 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 936.21 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 179,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,106.34/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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