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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.69, 937.16 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.69, 937.16 and 191.91 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.69 : 937.16 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.69/937.16 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.69x = 937.16 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.69x = 179,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,849.42/624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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