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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 930.42 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 930.42 and 187.38 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 930.42 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/930.42 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 930.42 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 174,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,342.10/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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