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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.64, 933.93 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.64, 933.93 and 189.77 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.64 : 933.93 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.64/933.93 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.64x = 933.93 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.64x = 177,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,231.90/622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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