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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 936.89 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 936.89 and 191.82 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 936.89 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/936.89 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 936.89 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 179,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,713.28/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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