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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 930.14 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 930.14 and 187.24 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 930.14 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/930.14 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 930.14 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 174,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,159.41/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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