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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 930.23 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 930.23 and 187.29 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 930.23 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/930.23 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 930.23 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 174,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,221.84/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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