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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.45, 931.89 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.45, 931.89 and 188.52 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.45 : 931.89 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.45/931.89 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.45x = 931.89 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.45x = 175,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,679.90/621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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