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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 931.80 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 931.80 and 188.25 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 931.80 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/931.80 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 931.80 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 175,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,411.35/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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