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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.15, 936.08 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.15, 936.08 and 191.31 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.15 : 936.08 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.15/936.08 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.15x = 936.08 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.15x = 179,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,080.51/624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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