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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 936.42 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 936.42 and 191.61 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 936.42 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/936.42 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 936.42 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 179,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,422.28/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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