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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 932.51 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 932.51 and 188.84 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 932.51 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/932.51 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 932.51 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 176,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,090.53/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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