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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.01, 932.89 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.01, 932.89 and 189.11 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.01 : 932.89 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.01/932.89 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.01x = 932.89 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.01x = 176,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,413.69/622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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