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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 932.49 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 932.49 and 188.88 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 932.49 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/932.49 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 932.49 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 176,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,128.71/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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