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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.61, 932.41 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.61, 932.41 and 188.76 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.61 : 932.41 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.61/932.41 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.61x = 932.41 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.61x = 176,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,001.71/621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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