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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 936.35 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 936.35 and 191.49 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 936.35 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/936.35 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 936.35 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 179,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,301.66/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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