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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 931.58 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 931.58 and 188.20 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 931.58 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/931.58 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 931.58 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 175,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,323.36/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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