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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 935.12 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 935.12 and 184.63 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 935.12 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/935.12 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 935.12 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 172,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,645.61/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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