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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 936.73 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 936.73 and 191.67 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 936.73 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/936.73 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 936.73 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 179,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,543.04/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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