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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 932.53 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 932.53 and 188.79 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 932.53 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/932.53 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 932.53 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 176,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,052.34/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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