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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.35, 932.17 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.35, 932.17 and 188.50 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.35 : 932.17 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.35/932.17 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.35x = 932.17 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.35x = 175,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,714.05/621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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