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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.37, 930.56 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.37, 930.56 and 187.63 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.37 : 930.56 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.37/930.56 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.37x = 930.56 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.37x = 174,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,597.71/620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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