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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 931.68 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 931.68 and 182.42 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 931.68 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/931.68 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 931.68 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 169,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,952.41/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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