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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 933.38 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 933.38 and 189.54 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 933.38 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/933.38 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 933.38 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 176,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,912.85/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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