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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.88 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.88 and 189.12 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.88 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.88 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.88 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 176,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,426.27/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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