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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 937.17 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 937.17 and 192.11 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 937.17 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/937.17 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 937.17 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 180,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,035.04/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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