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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 935.63 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 935.63 and 185.01 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 935.63 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/935.63 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 935.63 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 173,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,100.91/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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