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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.14, 931.62 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.14, 931.62 and 188.18 is: 282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.14 : 931.62 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.14/931.62 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.14x = 931.62 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.14x = 175,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,312.25/621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.24

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