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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.57, 930.98 and 187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.57, 930.98 and 187.69 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.57 : 930.98 = 187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.57/930.98 = 187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.57x = 930.98 × 187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.57x = 174,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,733.78/620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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