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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 932.84 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 932.84 and 183.07 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 932.84 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/932.84 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 932.84 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 170,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,773.14/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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