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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 933.14 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 933.14 and 189.24 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 933.14 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/933.14 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 933.14 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 176,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,587.41/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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