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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 932.16 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 932.16 and 188.58 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 932.16 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/932.16 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 932.16 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 175,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,786.73/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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