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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 931.92 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 931.92 and 188.38 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 931.92 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/931.92 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 931.92 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 175,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,555.09/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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