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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.03, 931.39 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.03, 931.39 and 182.18 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.03 : 931.39 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.03/931.39 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.03x = 931.39 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.03x = 169,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,682.50/621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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