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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.95, 931.14 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.95, 931.14 and 188.14 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.95 : 931.14 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.95/931.14 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.95x = 931.14 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.95x = 175,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,184.68/620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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