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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.09, 930.10 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.09, 930.10 and 187.23 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.09 : 930.10 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.09/930.10 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.09x = 930.10 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.09x = 174,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,142.62/620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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