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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.27, 930.28 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.27, 930.28 and 187.32 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.27 : 930.28 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.27/930.28 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.27x = 930.28 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.27x = 174,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,259.58/620.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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