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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.82, 932.74 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.82, 932.74 and 188.97 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.82 : 932.74 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.82/932.74 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.82x = 932.74 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.82x = 176,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,259.88/621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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