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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 930.67 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 930.67 and 187.50 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 930.67 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/930.67 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 930.67 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 174,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,500.16/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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