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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.71, 935.34 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.71, 935.34 and 184.83 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.71 : 935.34 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.71/935.34 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.71x = 935.34 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.71x = 172,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,878.89/623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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