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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 932.36 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 932.36 and 182.88 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 932.36 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/932.36 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 932.36 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 170,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,510.00/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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