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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 930.07 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 930.07 and 187.21 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 930.07 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/930.07 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 930.07 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 174,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,118.40/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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