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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.07, 931.47 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.07, 931.47 and 188.17 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.07 : 931.47 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.07/931.47 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.07x = 931.47 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.07x = 175,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,274.71/621.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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