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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 932.96 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 932.96 and 189.20 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 932.96 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/932.96 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 932.96 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 176,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,516.03/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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