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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.55, 932.33 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.55, 932.33 and 188.71 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.55 : 932.33 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.55/932.33 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.55x = 932.33 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.55x = 175,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,939.99/621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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