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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.13, 930.19 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.13, 930.19 and 187.29 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.13 : 930.19 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.13/930.19 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.13x = 930.19 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.13x = 174,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,215.29/620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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