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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 931.56 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 931.56 and 188.10 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 931.56 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/931.56 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 931.56 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 175,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,226.44/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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