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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 933.81 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 933.81 and 189.57 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 933.81 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/933.81 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 933.81 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 177,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,022.36/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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