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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 931.99 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 931.99 and 188.47 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 931.99 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/931.99 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 931.99 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 175,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,652.16/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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