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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 932.25 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 932.25 and 188.60 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 932.25 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/932.25 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 932.25 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 175,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,821.18/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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