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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 930.28 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 930.28 and 187.34 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 930.28 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/930.28 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 930.28 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 174,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,278.66/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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