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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 930.02 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 930.02 and 187.20 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 930.02 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/930.02 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 930.02 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 174,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,099.74/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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