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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.03, 930.05 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.03, 930.05 and 187.19 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.03 : 930.05 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.03/930.05 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.03x = 930.05 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.03x = 174,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,096.06/620.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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