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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.50, 933.78 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.50, 933.78 and 189.72 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.50 : 933.78 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.50/933.78 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.50x = 933.78 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.50x = 177,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,156.74/622.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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