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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.57, 936.99 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.57, 936.99 and 191.73 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.57 : 936.99 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.57/936.99 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.57x = 936.99 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.57x = 179,649.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,649.09/624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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