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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 932.10 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 932.10 and 188.54 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 932.10 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/932.10 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 932.10 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 175,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,733.47/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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