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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.95, 937.16 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.95, 937.16 and 191.87 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.95 : 937.16 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.95/937.16 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.95x = 937.16 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.95x = 179,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,811.93/624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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