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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 931.80 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 931.80 and 188.28 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 931.80 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/931.80 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 931.80 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 175,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,439.30/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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