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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 931.78 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 931.78 and 188.32 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 931.78 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/931.78 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 931.78 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 175,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,472.81/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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