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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.69, 932.69 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.69, 932.69 and 188.82 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.69 : 932.69 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.69/932.69 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.69x = 932.69 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.69x = 176,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,109.58/621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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