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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 932.02 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 932.02 and 188.48 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 932.02 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/932.02 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 932.02 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 175,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,667.13/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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