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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.60, 933.88 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.60, 933.88 and 189.76 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.60 : 933.88 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.60/933.88 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.60x = 933.88 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.60x = 177,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,213.07/622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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