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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 930.88 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 930.88 and 187.76 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 930.88 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/930.88 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 930.88 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 174,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,782.03/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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