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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 937.12 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 937.12 and 191.86 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 937.12 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/937.12 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 937.12 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 179,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,795.84/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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