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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936.51 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936.51 and 191.46 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936.51 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936.51 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936.51 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 179,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,304.20/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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