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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 937.05 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 937.05 and 191.69 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 937.05 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/937.05 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 937.05 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 179,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,623.11/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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