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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 936.40 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 936.40 and 191.45 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 936.40 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/936.40 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 936.40 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 179,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,269.10/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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