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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.50, 935.19 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.50, 935.19 and 184.73 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 935.19 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/935.19 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 935.19 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 172,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,757.65/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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