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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 935.71 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 935.71 and 185.02 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 935.71 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/935.71 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 935.71 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 173,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,122.26/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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