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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.99, 931.49 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.99, 931.49 and 188.18 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.99 : 931.49 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.99/931.49 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.99x = 931.49 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.99x = 175,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,282.19/620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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