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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 932.70 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 932.70 and 188.98 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 932.70 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/932.70 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 932.70 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 176,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,261.65/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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