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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 932.77 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 932.77 and 189 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 932.77 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/932.77 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 932.77 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 176,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,292.70/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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