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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.65, 933.83 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.65, 933.83 and 189.81 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.65 : 933.83 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.65/933.83 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.65x = 933.83 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.65x = 177,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,249.32/622.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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