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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.13, 930.08 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.13, 930.08 and 187.17 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.13 : 930.08 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.13/930.08 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.13x = 930.08 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.13x = 174,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,082.14/620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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