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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.32, 930.58 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.32, 930.58 and 187.44 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.32 : 930.58 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.32/930.58 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.32x = 930.58 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.32x = 174,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,427.92/620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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