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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.79, 934.23 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.79, 934.23 and 189.95 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.79 : 934.23 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.79/934.23 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.79x = 934.23 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.79x = 177,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,452.32/622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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