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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 930.51 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 930.51 and 187.47 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 930.51 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/930.51 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 930.51 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 174,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,442.71/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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