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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.61, 936.96 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.61, 936.96 and 191.71 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.61 : 936.96 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.61/936.96 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.61x = 936.96 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.61x = 179,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,624.60/624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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