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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.51, 933.66 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.51, 933.66 and 189.56 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.51 : 933.66 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.51/933.66 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.51x = 933.66 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.51x = 176,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,986.92/622.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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