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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.19, 936.41 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.19, 936.41 and 191.41 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.19 : 936.41 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.19/936.41 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.19x = 936.41 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.19x = 179,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,238.24/624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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