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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 931.94 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 931.94 and 188.32 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 931.94 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/931.94 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 931.94 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 175,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,502.00/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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