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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 937.18 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 937.18 and 191.96 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 937.18 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/937.18 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 937.18 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 179,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,901.07/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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