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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 936.88 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 936.88 and 191.76 is: 287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 936.88 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/936.88 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 936.88 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 179,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,656.11/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.63

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