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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.07, 935.95 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.07, 935.95 and 185.22 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.07 : 935.95 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.07/935.95 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.07x = 935.95 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.07x = 173,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,358.25/624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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