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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.83, 937.04 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.83, 937.04 and 191.88 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.83 : 937.04 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.83/937.04 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.83x = 937.04 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.83x = 179,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,798.28/624.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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