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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 935.37 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 935.37 and 184.92 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 935.37 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/935.37 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 935.37 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 172,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,968.62/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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