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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.29, 933.17 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.29, 933.17 and 189.35 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.29 : 933.17 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.29/933.17 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.29x = 933.17 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.29x = 176,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,693.63/622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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