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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.03, 931.54 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.03, 931.54 and 188.19 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.03 : 931.54 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.03/931.54 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.03x = 931.54 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.03x = 175,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,306.51/621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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