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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 931.68 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 931.68 and 188.35 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 931.68 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/931.68 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 931.68 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 175,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,479.60/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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