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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 937.11 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 937.11 and 191.98 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 937.11 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/937.11 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 937.11 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 179,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,906.38/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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