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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.18, 933.32 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.18, 933.32 and 189.64 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.18 : 933.32 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.18/933.32 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.18x = 933.32 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.18x = 176,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,994.80/622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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