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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.29, 930.48 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.29, 930.48 and 187.48 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.29 : 930.48 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.29/930.48 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.29x = 930.48 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.29x = 174,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,446.39/620.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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