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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 932.31 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 932.31 and 188.70 is: 283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 932.31 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/932.31 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 932.31 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 175,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,926.90/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.01

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