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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 932.10 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 932.10 and 188.70 is: 283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 932.10 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/932.10 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 932.10 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 175,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,887.27/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.01

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