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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.77, 931.38 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.77, 931.38 and 187.92 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.77 : 931.38 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.77/931.38 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.77x = 931.38 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.77x = 175,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,027.72/620.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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