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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 930.26 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 930.26 and 181.43 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 930.26 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/930.26 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 930.26 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 168,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,779.85/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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