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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 931.04 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 931.04 and 181.93 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 931.04 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/931.04 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 931.04 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 169,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,378.54/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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