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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.44, 932.28 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.44, 932.28 and 188.54 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.44 : 932.28 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.44/932.28 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.44x = 932.28 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.44x = 175,772.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,772.07/621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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