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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.54, 936.81 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.54, 936.81 and 191.70 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.54 : 936.81 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.54/936.81 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.54x = 936.81 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.54x = 179,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,586.48/624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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