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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 935.84 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 935.84 and 185.02 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 935.84 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/935.84 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 935.84 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 173,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,149.12/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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