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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.53, 930.66 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.53, 930.66 and 187.54 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.53 : 930.66 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.53/930.66 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.53x = 930.66 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.53x = 174,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,535.98/620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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