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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.10, 931.74 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.10, 931.74 and 188.38 is: 282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.10 : 931.74 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.10/931.74 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.10x = 931.74 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.10x = 175,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,521.18/621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.60

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