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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.67, 936.90 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.67, 936.90 and 191.80 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.67 : 936.90 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.67/936.90 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.67x = 936.90 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.67x = 179,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,697.42/624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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