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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 931.44 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 931.44 and 188.06 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 931.44 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/931.44 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 931.44 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 175,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,166.61/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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