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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 930.33 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 930.33 and 187.28 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 930.33 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/930.33 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 930.33 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 174,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,227.55/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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