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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 930.34 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 930.34 and 181.48 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 930.34 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/930.34 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 930.34 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 168,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,838.10/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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