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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.99, 932.72 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.99, 932.72 and 183.12 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.99 : 932.72 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.99/932.72 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.99x = 932.72 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.99x = 170,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,800.14/621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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