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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 930.62 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 930.62 and 187.58 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 930.62 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/930.62 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 930.62 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 174,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,560.11/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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