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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 930.72 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 930.72 and 187.67 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 930.72 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/930.72 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 930.72 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 174,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,668.22/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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