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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 935.90 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 935.90 and 185.08 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 935.90 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/935.90 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 935.90 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 173,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,220.23/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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