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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.70, 934.24 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.70, 934.24 and 189.86 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.70 : 934.24 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.70/934.24 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.70x = 934.24 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.70x = 177,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,374.81/622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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