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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 932.83 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 932.83 and 183.14 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 932.83 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/932.83 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 932.83 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 170,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,838.49/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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