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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.13, 931.73 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.13, 931.73 and 188.29 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 931.73 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/931.73 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 931.73 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 175,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,429.84/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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