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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 930.97 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 930.97 and 187.89 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 930.97 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/930.97 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 930.97 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 174,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,919.95/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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