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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 936.97 and 191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 936.97 and 191.78 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 936.97 = 191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/936.97 = 191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 936.97 × 191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 179,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,692.11/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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