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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 930.60 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 930.60 and 187.65 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 930.60 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/930.60 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 930.60 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 174,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,627.09/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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