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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 931.86 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 931.86 and 182.52 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 931.86 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/931.86 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 931.86 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 170,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,083.09/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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