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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 937.41 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 937.41 and 192.42 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 937.41 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/937.41 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 937.41 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 180,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,376.43/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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