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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.57, 932.25 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.57, 932.25 and 188.64 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.57 : 932.25 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.57/932.25 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.57x = 932.25 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.57x = 175,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,859.64/621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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