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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 932.73 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 932.73 and 189.09 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 932.73 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/932.73 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 932.73 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 176,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,369.92/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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