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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 932.74 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 932.74 and 210.86 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 932.74 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/932.74 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 932.74 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 196,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,677.56/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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