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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 932.39 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 932.39 and 188.74 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 932.39 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/932.39 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 932.39 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 175,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,979.29/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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