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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.75, 931.13 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.75, 931.13 and 187.90 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.75 : 931.13 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.75/931.13 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.75x = 931.13 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.75x = 174,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,959.33/620.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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