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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 937.19 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 937.19 and 191.89 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 937.19 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/937.19 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 937.19 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 179,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,837.39/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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