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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.60 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.60 and 187.56 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.60 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.60 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.60 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 174,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,543.34/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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