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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.42, 933.65 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.42, 933.65 and 189.58 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.42 : 933.65 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.42/933.65 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.42x = 933.65 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.42x = 177,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,001.37/622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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