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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 930.87 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 930.87 and 187.74 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 930.87 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/930.87 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 930.87 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 174,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,761.53/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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