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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.69, 931.19 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.69, 931.19 and 187.82 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.69 : 931.19 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.69/931.19 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.69x = 931.19 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.69x = 174,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,895.17/620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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