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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 931.12 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 931.12 and 187.92 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 931.12 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/931.12 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 931.12 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 174,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,976.07/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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