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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 936.78 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 936.78 and 191.76 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 936.78 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/936.78 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 936.78 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 179,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,636.93/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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