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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.57, 930.97 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.57, 930.97 and 181.82 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.57 : 930.97 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.57/930.97 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.57x = 930.97 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.57x = 169,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,269.54/620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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