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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 933.20 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 933.20 and 189.16 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 933.20 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/933.20 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 933.20 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 176,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,524.11/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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