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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.23, 930.36 and 187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.23, 930.36 and 187.39 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.23 : 930.36 = 187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.23/930.36 = 187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.23x = 930.36 × 187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.23x = 174,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,340.16/620.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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