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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.64, 932.43 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.64, 932.43 and 188.77 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.64 : 932.43 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.64/932.43 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.64x = 932.43 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.64x = 176,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,014.81/621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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