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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.57, 930.86 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.57, 930.86 and 187.72 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.57 : 930.86 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.57/930.86 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.57x = 930.86 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.57x = 174,741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,741.51/620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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