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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 932.40 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 932.40 and 188.78 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 932.40 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/932.40 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 932.40 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 176,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,018.47/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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