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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.39, 936.52 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.39, 936.52 and 191.50 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.39 : 936.52 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.39/936.52 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.39x = 936.52 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.39x = 179,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,343.58/624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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