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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 931.96 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 931.96 and 182.56 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 931.96 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/931.96 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 931.96 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 170,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,138.26/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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