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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.41, 936.75 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.41, 936.75 and 191.60 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.41 : 936.75 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.41/936.75 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.41x = 936.75 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.41x = 179,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,481.30/624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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