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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 934.62 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 934.62 and 184.54 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 934.62 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/934.62 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 934.62 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 172,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,474.77/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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