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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 931.24 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 931.24 and 187.92 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 931.24 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/931.24 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 931.24 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 174,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,998.62/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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