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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 931.97 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 931.97 and 188.44 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 931.97 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/931.97 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 931.97 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 175,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,618.57/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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