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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 935.97 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 935.97 and 185.23 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 935.97 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/935.97 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 935.97 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 173,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,368.80/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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