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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 937.50 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 937.50 and 192.06 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 937.50 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/937.50 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 937.50 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 180,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,056.25/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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