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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936 and 191.36 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 179,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,112.96/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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