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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 929.86 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 929.86 and 181.26 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 929.86 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/929.86 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 929.86 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 168,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,546.42/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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