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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.43, 933.36 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.43, 933.36 and 189.48 is: 284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.43 : 933.36 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.43/933.36 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.43x = 933.36 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.43x = 176,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,853.05/622.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.14

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