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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 932.58 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 932.58 and 188.82 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 932.58 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/932.58 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 932.58 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 176,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,089.76/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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