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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 931.39 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 931.39 and 188.14 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 931.39 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/931.39 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 931.39 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 175,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,231.71/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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