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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 934.08 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 934.08 and 189.96 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 934.08 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/934.08 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 934.08 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 177,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,437.84/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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