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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.40, 932.06 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.40, 932.06 and 188.56 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.40 : 932.06 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.40/932.06 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.40x = 932.06 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.40x = 175,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,749.23/621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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