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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.59, 930.94 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.59, 930.94 and 187.75 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.59 : 930.94 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.59/930.94 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.59x = 930.94 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.59x = 174,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,783.99/620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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