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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.86, 931.26 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.86, 931.26 and 188 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.86 : 931.26 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.86/931.26 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.86x = 931.26 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.86x = 175,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,076.88/620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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