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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.77, 931.27 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.77, 931.27 and 187.93 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.77 : 931.27 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.77/931.27 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.77x = 931.27 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.77x = 175,008.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,008.91/620.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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