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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 936.93 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 936.93 and 191.95 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 936.93 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/936.93 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 936.93 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 179,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,842.09/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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