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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.77, 936.88 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.77, 936.88 and 191.82 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.77 : 936.88 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.77/936.88 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.77x = 936.88 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.77x = 179,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,711.36/624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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