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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.50, 933.72 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.50, 933.72 and 189.66 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.50 : 933.72 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.50/933.72 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.50x = 933.72 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.50x = 177,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,089.34/622.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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