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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.34, 930.52 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.34, 930.52 and 187.48 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.34 : 930.52 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.34/930.52 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.34x = 930.52 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.34x = 174,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,453.89/620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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