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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 937.14 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 937.14 and 191.81 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 937.14 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/937.14 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 937.14 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 179,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,754.45/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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