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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.79, 932.80 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.79, 932.80 and 188.95 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.79 : 932.80 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.79/932.80 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.79x = 932.80 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.79x = 176,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,252.56/621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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