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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 930.41 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 930.41 and 187.32 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 930.41 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/930.41 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 930.41 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 174,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,283.46/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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