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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 931.33 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 931.33 and 182.14 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 931.33 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/931.33 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 931.33 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 169,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,632.45/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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