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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.36, 933.51 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.36, 933.51 and 189.46 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.36 : 933.51 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.36/933.51 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.36x = 933.51 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.36x = 176,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,862.80/622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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