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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 937.38 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 937.38 and 192.12 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 937.38 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/937.38 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 937.38 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 180,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,089.45/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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