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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.59, 933.90 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.59, 933.90 and 189.78 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.59 : 933.90 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.59/933.90 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.59x = 933.90 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.59x = 177,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,235.54/622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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