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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 934.20 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 934.20 and 189.87 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 934.20 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/934.20 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 934.20 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 177,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,376.55/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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