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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.97, 932.72 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.97, 932.72 and 183.10 is: 274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.97 : 932.72 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.97/932.72 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.97x = 932.72 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.97x = 170,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,777.78/621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.58

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