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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 929.94 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 929.94 and 187.06 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 929.94 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/929.94 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 929.94 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 173,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,954.58/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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