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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 931.43 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 931.43 and 188.14 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 931.43 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/931.43 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 931.43 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 175,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,239.24/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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