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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.97, 933.09 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.97, 933.09 and 189.16 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.97 : 933.09 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.97/933.09 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.97x = 933.09 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.97x = 176,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,503.30/621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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