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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 929.87 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 929.87 and 181.26 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 929.87 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/929.87 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 929.87 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 168,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,548.24/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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