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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.74, 932.62 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.74, 932.62 and 188.92 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.74 : 932.62 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.74/932.62 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.74x = 932.62 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.74x = 176,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,190.57/621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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