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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 932.04 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 932.04 and 188.40 is: 282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 932.04 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/932.04 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 932.04 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 175,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,596.34/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.65

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