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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.43, 936.69 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.43, 936.69 and 191.89 is: 287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.43 : 936.69 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.43/936.69 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.43x = 936.69 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.43x = 179,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,741.44/624.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.85

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